im curious what copyright issues there are with t-shirt selling.
2006-08-07 10:34:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The images you print on a t-shirt should either be of your own original designs OR are images that you licensed to use from their respective owners.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property by Alexander I. Poltorak, Paul J. Lerner
* The Licensing Business Handbook, Fifth Edition by Karen Raugust
I posted some links that should assist you further.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-08-08 03:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that is copyrighted cannot be placed on a T-Shirt without the owner's permission. Public domain things, like the smiley face, can be put on T-shirts without consequence, however.
2006-08-07 17:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by FiatJusticia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a common question in the shirt forums. If you are selling thru someplace like CafePress (which I like because its easiest and free) then check out their forums.
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/sell?pid=2837642
2006-08-08 12:39:38 · answer #3 · answered by Gandalf Parker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant profit of some ones name or product with out paying them or getting permission
2006-08-07 17:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by Timothy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋